Today, the international community unites to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: a time to bring visibility to the issue of violence experienced by older adults, express intolerance for abuse, and work toward prevention.

For the ninth consecutive year, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) conducted its annual National Census of Domestic Violence Services on September 10, 2014 and today released their analysis of that data in the report: Domestic Violence Counts: A 24-hour Census of Domestic Violence Shelters and Services.

Saluting courageous and creative women, STRONG BREW is DV LEAP's signature event. Women who are leading in the craft brew and locally roasted coffee communities will pair their beverages with a Strolling Chef's Buffet by renowned local talent. STRONG BREW will bring together those who want to make a difference for domestic violence survivors by supporting the important mission of DV LEAP.

Nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a single year. Now is the time to educate ourselves about the seriousness of teen dating violence and take action. We’re calling on our District leaders to make prevention a priority.

Come learn from a panel of experts who have been working in batterer intervention about what it takes to create successful programming and what the domestic violence community can do to support accountability outside of the criminal justice system.

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